What is a Blue Zone?
Blue Zones are populations where individuals (may) live longer than average life expectancy, consistently reaching or exceeding 100 years of age. These communities of long-lived people are researched to discover if specific habits, especially diet, may contribute to their long lifespans.
- The Open Classroom: Diving into the Blue Zone - Secrets to Longevity and WellnessRecorded February 6, 2024
Hosted by Andrea Nevins, Ph.D., M.F.A.
Featured speaker: Ioana Scripa, Ph.D., RDN, LDN, Program Director/Assistant Professor, Department of Nutrition, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
How can we live longer, healthier lives? Explore the cultural norms, diets, and behaviors that allow people in the Deep Blue Zone— five locations around the world where residents live the longest— to thrive.
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